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"Words" is a song by F. R. David, released as a single in 1982 from his debut album of the same name. The song was a huge European hit, peaking at number one in Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Austria and Norway. In the spring of 1983, it peaked at number two on the British charts. It also went to number one in South Africa in late 1982, spending 25 weeks on the charts, eventually becoming the No. 1 hit on that country's year-end charts. In Australia, the single peaked at number 12 but spent 41 weeks on the Top 100 in two chart runs throughout 1983 and early 1984.[3]

"Words"
Single by F. R. David
from the album Words
B-side"When the Sun Goes Down"
Released1982
Genre
Length3:31
LabelCarrere
Songwriter(s)Robert Fitoussi
Producer(s)Frédéric Leibovitz
F. R. David singles chronology
"Black Jack"
(1981)		 "Words"
(1982)		 "Pick Up the Phone"
(1983)

In 2006, David released a French language duet version of the song with singer Winda, entitled "Words, J'aime ces Mots". The pair also recorded an English duet version.


Track listings


7" single
  1. "Words" – 3:31
  2. "When the Sun Goes Down" – 3:59
12" maxi
  1. "Words" – 3:31
  2. "When the Sun Goes Down" – 3:08

Charts and sales



See also



References


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На других языках

[de] Words (Lied)

Words ist ein von dem französisch-tunesischen Sänger und Songwriter F. R. David geschriebener und gesungener Popsong aus dem Jahr 1981. Er erschien außer als Single auch auf dem gleichnamigen Album und wurde ab dem Sommer 1982 europaweit ein Hit.
- [en] Words (F. R. David song)

[es] Words (canción)

«Words» (en español: «Palabras») es una canción escrita e interpretada por el cantautor francés F. R. David, el tema fue incluido en su álbum debut homónimo de 1982, la cual vendió 8 millones de copias alrededor del mundo y alcanzó la posición #2 en las listas británicas en la primavera de 1982. Fue un gran éxito en Europa, alcanzó la posición #1 en Alemania, Suiza, Suecia, Austria y Noruega. También fue #1 en Sudáfrica a finales de 1982 y duró 25 semanas en los charts. La fotografía del vinilo 7" fue hecha por Vassili Ulrich.

[it] Words (Don't Come Easy)

Words (Don't Come Easy) è un singolo del cantante francese F.R. David, pubblicato nel 1982 come primo estratto dal primo album in studio Words.

[ru] Words (песня)

«Words» — песня французского певца и музыканта Ф. Р. Дэвида 1982 года, наиболее успешный его сингл.


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